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An (almost) lifelong Westchester resident, Sam has reported on all facets of Westchester since he graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in print journalism, including stints at North County News and The Examiner. A film columnist for WAG Magazine, Sam's moviegoing expertise has been profiled in the New York Times and he was a featured guest on VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.

Sam was formerly a community editor at Daily Voice.

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YouTuber Gets Sayreville Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report YouTuber Gets Sayreville Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report
YouTuber Gets Sayreville Trespassing Conviction Overturned By NJ Court: Report Matt Dolitsky, the YouTube star, who was convicted earlier this year of trespassing in New Jersey due to one of his videos, is now a free man. A New Jersey State Superior Court judge found him not guilty of trespassing last week, reversing the conviction he received from Sayreville Municipal Court. The judge found Dolitsky guilty of violating an ordinance and fined him $400. Dolitsky celebrated the verdict in a YouTube video. "This appeal was a huge victory for us, I am so happy, even though it was a huge financial burden," Dolitsky, who requested donations from users, said. "The entire or…

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Teenage Girl Shot In Atlantic City: Police Teenage Girl Shot In Atlantic City: Police
Teenage Girl Shot In Atlantic City: Police A teenage girl was shot in Atlantic City, authorities announced Monday, June 8. At 11:43 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, officers responded to the 600 block of New York Avenue and found the 16-year-old girl with life-threatening injuries, Atlantic City police said. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she is expected to survive, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5858.

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Man Convicted Of Murdering Ex-GF, Leaving Body In Backseat: Monmouth County Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Murdering Ex-GF, Leaving Body In Backseat: Monmouth County Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Murdering Ex-GF, Leaving Body In Backseat: Monmouth County Prosecutor A 32-year-old Edison Township man was convicted of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her body in his car, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Jordan Vilcatoma-Correjo was found guilty of murder in the first degree and disturbing human remains in the death of Sonia Gonzalez, a 26-year-old Edison Township resident, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. At 7:45 a.m. on Friday, June 10, Atlantic Highlands police responded to Asbury Avenue and located a Honda Accord, Santiago said. Gonzalez's body was in the backseat covered in garbage bags, missing an eye, and with si…

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$616K! Freehold Lotto Player Hits Jackpot $616K! Freehold Lotto Player Hits Jackpot
$616K! Freehold Lotto Player Hits Jackpot It was a fabulous Friday for a lottery player in Monmouth County. A ticket sold in Freehold matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, June 5, winning $616,344.  The ticket was sold at Krauszers at 546 Park Ave.  The winning numbers were 08, 11, 13, 24 and 44. The Bullseye was 44 and the XTRA was 02. 

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West Deport Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG West Deport Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG
West Deport Cop Won't Face Charges In Deadly Crash That Killed Uber Driver: AG A police officer will not face criminal charges following a fatal crash in West Deptford last November, authorities announced Monday, June 8. A state grand jury voted not to file any charges against West Deptford Patrolman Conor Goggin for the crash that killed Jose Martinez, a 42-year-old Lindenwold resident, the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said. At 5:36 p.m., West Deptford police responded to PNS Gas and Food Mart on a report of a vehicle being operated by two intoxicated men, authorities said. Goggin attempted to stop the vehicle, but it traveled into the opposite…

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Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD
Hiker Rescued After Breaking Leg At Washington Overlook Park: West Amwell FD A hiker at Washington Overlook Park had to be rescued after they broke their leg Saturday, June 6, authorities said. At 1:16 p.m., firefighters responded to the park and found the injured patient after hiking 1.5 miles, the West Amwell Fire Department said. Additional first responders went into the woods and established a staging area, cutting down several trees to facilitate passage, firefighters said. The patient was carried 200-yards before loaded onto a utility vehicle and transported to awaiting basic life support units, firefighters said. The condition of the patient is unknown.

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Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash
Support Swells After Motorcyclist Injured In EHT Crash Julie Raymond is in the fight for her life and the community is coming together to help. The 42-year-old Egg Harbor Township resident was critically injured after her motorcycle collided with a hummer on Monday, June 1. "While we remain hopeful and faithful, the road ahead will be long and challenging," her niece Shannon Raymond wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser. "Right now, our focus is on surrounding her with love, support, and prayers as she fights through this difficult journey." At 4:13 p.m., officers responded to Tilton Road and the Black Horse pike after a Hummer exiting the Harbor Squ…

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Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors
Boy Gunned Down In Elizabeth: Prosecutors A juvenile male was shot and killed in Elizabeth Friday, June 5, authorities said. At 10:15 p.m., Elizabeth police responded to Florida Street and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. The identity and age of the boy were not provided. The shooting remains under investigation, authorities said.

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Barnegat Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor Barnegat Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Barnegat Man Who Murdered Parents Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 37-year-old Barnegat man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing his parents to death, authorities announced Friday, June 5. Michael Mulgrew previously pleaded guilty to murdering Eugene Mulgrew, 71 and Cheryl Mulgrew, 69, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at 11 a.m., Barnegat Township police responded to Lincoln Avenue and noticed Michael walking away from the residence, Billhimer said. Officers then noticed red staining on the front door of the residence and upon entry, found blood in various areas of the home, Billhimer said. As they en…

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Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: NJSP
Motorcyclist Injured After Striking Bear On Route 78: Njsp A 31-year-old Phillipsburg man was hospitalized after he struck a bear on Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Saturday, June 7, authorities said. At 11:21 p.m., troopers responded to Route 78 West in Clinton Township after a bear entered the roadway and was struck Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling west, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The motorcycle overturned and ejected the driver, Postorino said. The driver was  transported to an area hospital, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.

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